In case you were wondering, saxophonist Boney James (né James Oppenheim) got that moniker because of his physique. The Boston Globe said of him “Let’s make something perfectly clear: James is not a smooth jazz player. Yeah, he is often grouped with people like Kenny G and Najee, but his music is muscular and gritty, whereas most smooth jazz has all the texture and complexity of a cue ball.” Influenced by Grover Washington Jr. and Motown R&B artists, he’s backed such artists as Bobby Caldwell, The Isley Brothers, Randy Crawford and Teena Marie. He’s been nominated for four Grammys and Two NAACP Image awards, and won a Soul Train award for Best Jazz album in 1998.
He’s released 16 studio albums. From his most recent, 2017’s Honestly, here is “Kicks.”
Here’s the title track from 1997’s Sweet Thing, which earned him the Soul Train award.
His website has him in Florida, South and North Carolina beginning later this week. Check the site for specifics.
Boney James, your Two for Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
The Sound of One Hand Typing 
My kinda music, at least Kicks is. Unfortunately the other one is available for me. And I had wondered about his name before but hadn’t been certain how he got it, so thanks for enlightening me :)
LikeLike
It sounds like you’re ready to review the Newport Jazz Festival….. a very, very cool place!
LikeLike
Never been to Newport, and I’m not likely to get there given my physical handicaps. People can and do post clips from there, though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
John, I understand. It’s OK, I’ve never been to the moon, but I still enjoy the view!
LikeLike
Nice.
LikeLike
It is. He does stuff with more edge too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! I like his music!
LikeLike
He’s good, for certain.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not my cuppa tea:)
LikeLike
I figured as much…. ;)
LikeLike
What a delight! Great music. Thank you. Here from A – Z.
LikeLike
You’re welcome!
LikeLike